Larry E. Mccleaf Sr.

Larry E. McCleaf Sr., age 73 of Hanover, passed away Thursday August 19, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital surrounded by family. Born March 21, 1948 in Gettysburg, son of the late Francis E. and Elizabeth R. (Bucher) McCleaf. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force achieving the rank of Sergeant and specializing as a jet aircraft mechanic, serving honorably from 1967 to 1971, which included a year in the Philippines, followed by two years in the reserve. For his civilian career he primarily worked as a printing press operator. Larry dedicated more than 25 years to the Boy Scouts of America, serving in many roles with Troop 125 of New Oxford. He was a member of the American Legion, the NRA, and the New Oxford Social Club. Larry was a lifetime member of the McSherrystown Fish and Game and enjoyed camping, hunting, hiking, fishing, gardening, and riding motorcycles. Larry is survived by his children Larry E. McCleaf Jr., and his wife Christi of Spring Grove; Thomas McCleaf and his wife Rebecca of Shiremanstown; and Sarah Ruffner and her husband Nick of New Oxford; grandchildren Ian McCleaf, Joshua McCleaf, and Nicholas II and Eliza Ruffner; a brother Ronald McCleaf and his wife Phyllis of Halifax, and sister Susan McCleaf Nespeca of Orrtanna. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Rebecca Lynn and twin granddaughters Carolyn and Rosalyn. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 11 at Flohrs Evangelical Lutheran Church 595 Flohrs Church Rd. Mcknightstown from 9:00 AM until time of memorial service at 10:00 AM. Pastor Dennis Probst, officiating. Inurnment with military honors provided by Adams County Allied Veterans will be conducted at Flohrs Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donation be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 125; 108 Kohler Mill Road, New Oxford, PA 17350. Professional services have been entrusted to the Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville.